Charles L. Smith (September 9, 1942 – March 1, 2012) was an American lobbyist working in Louisiana.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education[edit]
Charlie Smith was born on September 9, 1942, in Mobile, Alabama. His parents were Fred Lee Smith and Bernice Wainwright Smith.[1]
Smith graduated from Slidell High School and attended Southeastern Louisiana College (now Southeastern Louisiana University). He served as editor of the college newspaper. In 1965, Smith graduated with a degree in journalism.[3][4]
Lobbying career[edit]
Smith began his career as a lobbyist in the 1960s. He is credited with having a significant impact on Louisiana politics.[2][3][4]
In 2011, Smith was inducted into the Louisiana Political Hall of Fame. He is the only lobbyist to ever have been inducted.[2][3]
Death[edit]
Smith died on March 1, 2012, from heart disease.[1]
References[edit]
- ^ a b c "Charles L. "Charlie" Smith Obiturary". The Advocate. March 4–5, 2012. Retrieved March 9, 2019.
- ^ a b c "Charlie Smith". Louisiana Political Hall of Fame. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ^ a b c d Barrow, Bill (March 6, 2012). "Louisiana lobbyist Charlie Smith recalled as a colorful, throwback character". The Times-Picayune. Retrieved March 9, 2010.
- ^ a b c Aoidh, Mac (February 2, 2011). "Legendary Lobbyist And Storyteller Deluxe Charlie Smith To Be Inducted Into Louisiana Political Hall Of Fame This Weekend". The Hayride. Retrieved March 9, 2019.